Have made ten+ so far and everyone that I have given one to loves them. The last two have been knitted from all the leftover wool from the previous bags - just knitted in my own pattern until I had 90 or so rows. Have made a couple with longer handles for the shoulders and has worked well. Casted on 60 or so stitches for the handles. Have also purchased magnet closures and sewn them in so the bag closes which the recipients have loved. One lesson I have learned is not to fold the bag before putting in the pillowcase as it melds and cannot be separated after felting - one bag was put into the trash as it was impossible to separate. What a waste!! Have fun making these fabulous bags that all seem to love.

Question: I've started making one of these (and love the pattern!) and have just passed my first cc stripe, so I'm on about row 10 of the body. I've got the proper amount of stitches on my needles and am knitting every row with the knitted side facing outward. The sides seem to be curling quite a bit and I'm wondering if this is normal or if I've done something wrong. Will it straighten out as I proceed, or when I felt it? I'm a beginner and this is the first non-flat item I've made, so I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!